Marvel Game Mod Removes Trump

Summary

A Donald Trump character mod for Marvel Rivals has been removed from Nexus Mods, reportedly due to its sociopolitical nature, violating the platform's rules against such content. NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has yet to comment on the use of character mods in the game.

Launched recently, Marvel Rivals has quickly gained millions of players. The game's hero-shooter format encourages strategic gameplay and creative character interactions. Players have been enhancing their experience with various mods, ranging from alternative skins based on Marvel comics and films to even non-Marvel character replacements.

A mod replacing Captain America's model with Donald Trump circulated on social media, sparking interest and even requests for a corresponding Joe Biden mod. However, both mods are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, indicating removal by the platform.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' 2020 policy banning mods related to US sociopolitical issues is cited as the likely cause. This policy, implemented during the contentious 2020 presidential election, aims to maintain a neutral platform.

Social media reactions were mixed. Many players found the mod inappropriate, given Captain America's established image. Others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political content. While this isn't the first instance of Trump-themed video game mods, many have been removed from Nexus Mods, though some remain on platforms like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

NetEase Games, the game developer, hasn't addressed the issue of player-created character mods, focusing instead on addressing bugs and resolving player account issues in the newly launched game.